Archive for leather holsters

Horseshoe Leather Products SOB2

The Horseshoe Leather Products' SOB2 fits neatly in the hollow next to the small of the back, and retains the gun through its gun-conforming fit.

July 10, 2012

Ringler Leather

A Wyoming holster maker plies his craft to virtual perfection.

May 21, 2012

Waiting for a Holster

There is still a great demand for custom holsters and accessories, made one at a time from leather, though I am well aware that Kydex and other forms of synthetic materials are on their way to dominating the gun-carrying business. That's progress, I guess and I have to confess that I often use such holsters when attending various shooting schools. There are many advantages to synthetics, not the least of them being the reduced cost of materials. But, having carried various pistols and revolvers in my military and law enforcement years, I am inclined to fondly recall the leather holsters that were then the norm. “Leather” was even the policeman's slang for the entire ensemble of belt, holster and all the various other pouches and pockets that went along with it. It was cool stuff and the best of leather gear displayed exceptional quality.

January 14, 2011

Bianchi Adds Three Concealed-Carry Holsters

Model 56 Serpent, Model 57 Remedy and Model 58 P.I. retail between $56 and $62 and offer a snug fit and hip or rear-back carry options.

December 14, 2010

The Smell of Gunleather

Actually, it's a lot more than the smell, but have you ever been in a shop that builds plastic holsters? I have and the smell of that solvent is revolting.

August 20, 2010

Milt Sparks’ Holsters

When Jeff Cooper first started competing at Big Bear, Calif., the shooting sports took on a whole new look. That look was based on defensive or combat shooting and courses took on a practical orientation. Eventually, that style of shooting became IPSC, which has also evolved into several other variations.

June 04, 2010